cast about

verb

1. intr, adverb to make a mental or visual search

   to cast about for an idea for a book

Example Sentences

Since becoming president, he has cast about for lawyers who would do exactly what he wanted, including helping him stay in office after he lost the 2020 election.

From New York Times

His eyes cast about the roaring scene before him before landing on the banner.

From Los Angeles Times

After parting ways with Bumbershoot in 2021, he said, One Reel was casting about for a new project at the height of the pandemic.

From Seattle Times

In real life, and in “Diaries,” we move to memories, yearnings, cast about into the future.

From Los Angeles Times

The Washington State Traffic Safety Commission is also casting about for a sponsor to champion the change.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• check
• comb
• examine
• explore
• go through
• hunt
• hunt for
• inspect
• investigate
• look
• probe
• ransack
• scan
• scour
• scout
• scrutinize
• seek
• sift